Ansgar's church

Building work began on St Ansgar's Church in Bredgade, Copenhagen, in 1840. The architect, Gustav Friedrich Hetsch (1788-1864), styled the church along classicistic lines as a Roman basilica. Other classicistic features include the shape of the facade and the…

Building work began on St Ansgar's Church in Bredgade, Copenhagen, in 1840. The architect, Gustav Friedrich Hetsch (1788-1864), styled the church along classicistic lines as a Roman basilica. Other classicistic features include the shape of the facade and the large open church space.
The church was consecrated on All Saints Day on 1 November 1842. In 1988-92, it was treated to a major restoration project. Everything in the church was restored to its original form and colours with help from the National Museum of Denmark. The church doubles as a parish church for Catholics living in the area and a cathedral for all the Catholics in Denmark.